Now, commuters will soon encounter steel railings on all interchange stations of the Delhi Metro. The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) is installing steel railings on platforms at all 29 existing interchange stations to improve crowd management, enhance commuter safety, and reduce the chances of service disruptions due to falling objects on tracks.
These interchange stations, which allow passengers to switch lines without exiting the Metro network, experience some of the highest footfall across the system. The railings are being placed on both up and down platforms to guide commuters behind the safety line and manage queues during boarding and deboarding.
So far, 26 out of 29 interchange stations developed under Phases I, II, and III of the Delhi Metro have been fitted with these barriers. The remaining work is in progress, and similar installations are also planned for future interchange points coming up in Phase IV.
According to a DMRC official, the barriers also help prevent accidents and discourage commuters from moving too close to the platform edge. “They’re part of our ongoing efforts to improve the overall safety experience at metro stations,” said an official.
Since these stations are operational throughout the day, the installation work can only be carried out during a limited night window of around three hours after the Metro service ends. Officials said the installation area is cleaned up before the first train starts the next morning.
DMRC said the steel barriers are being installed alongside other safety features like Platform Screen Doors (PSDs), which are being implemented on select lines. These initiatives, it said, are part of a broader plan to make stations safer and more efficient.
